Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. ReutersMeghan Markle, who got married to Prince Harry at St George's chapel in Windsor, walked down the aisle in a simple, yet striking dress designed by the ace British designer, Clare Waight Keller. Markle was a vision in white, as she gracefully strode into the royal history, giving eyefuls to the eagerly awaiting royal fans all around the world.
Youtube screengrabWaight Keller last year was the first female artistic director at the historic French fashion house Givenchy and had worked closely with the beautiful bride, now the Dutchess of Sussex, to design the the gown, rightly described to "epitomise a timeless, minimal elegance".
Photo: ReutersThe plain white wedding gown ran a metres-long train featuring minimal embellishments at the hemline and spotted a pretty boat-neck, bringing for the the absolute splendour of the royal bride.
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"The focus of the dress is the graphic open bateau neckline that gracefully frames the shoulders and emphasises the slender sculpted waist," the palace said in a statement.
"The lines of the dress extend towards the back where the train flows in soft round folds cushioned by an underskirt in triple silk organza. The slim three-quarter sleeves add a note of refined modernity."
Photo: ReutersMeghan's long veil, made of silk tulle, was decorated with hand-embroidered flowers in silk threads and organza, the palace said, and paid tribute to the 53 countries of the Commonwealth.
"Ms. Waight Keller designed a veil representing the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country united in one spectacular floral composition," the palace said.
Photo: ReutersPrince Harry last month was appointed a Commonwealth youth ambassador.
Meghan glittered in her aura, bedecked in the royal Filligree tiara for her D day, a rare piece that belonged to Queen Mary of Teck.
Queen Elizabeth had lent the 36-year-old bride Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara for the occasion. Made in 1932 for Queen Mary, the sparkling diamond and platinum bandeau boasts a centre brooch dating from 1893. Meghan also wore Cartier earrings paired with a bracelet and silk duchess satin shoes, the palace said.
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